Random Music Collection -

Elena was crying now, too.

A pause. A shaky breath.

The first track that played was “Barbie Girl” by Aqua. Random music collection

“So here’s the thing, stranger. Don’t organize me. Don’t make a playlist of my ‘best’ songs. That’s not how a life works. Shuffle is sacred. Shuffle is the truth. Now go listen to something ridiculous. Dance to it. You’re still here.” Elena was crying now, too

Elena hit shuffle.

A voice. Old, cracked, but warm. Mrs. Gable’s voice. Elena was crying now

Elena had never intended to become the guardian of a dead woman’s music.